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Creates a classroom environment outside boundaries of schoolStudents can access via home or library Can be motivating to students who may shy away from participating in classProvide opportunities for students to read and writeAllows for collaboration and discussion between studentsWhy Use with Students?

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Classroom ManagementShare assignmentsPost notes/presentationsQuestion and Answer boardShare Classroom ExpectationsDiscussionsStudents share ideas on a given topicStudents can reflect on ideas and own learningCollaborationStudents and teachers can work together to improve writing, or other skillsStudents benefit from peer review and more immediate feedbackClassroom Functions of a Blog

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Easy to create and updateFosters a community of learnersMake online mentoring possibleProvide equal opportunities for students to share ideasBenefits

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Blogs are public, like any other websiteStudents have to be careful to not share too much personal information in a responseTrain students on how to maintain internet safetySecure parent permissionStudent shared work, etc, could be governed by district’s Acceptable Use PoliciesMust be sure you are aware of guidelines Students without internet access could be left out of processBe sure to teach how to access content anywhereRisks in Blogging with Students

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Use online tool such as BloggerFast, easy, step-by-step processCreate name for your blogPost and leave open for student commentBe sure to use “tags” or “labels” for each blogEnables students to search archived postsReap the rewards of more sophisticated communication!Setting Up a Classroom Blog